




Delroy Williams
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@DWilliamsJam
Government MP for Central Clarendon | State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development | Former Mayor of Kingston |












The PNP President is very disrespectful. He claims that he plans to "dump-up swamp land" to put houses for Jamaicans. He then says he is going to run a money on "di likkle (taxi) man dem" who drive "pro-box & AR Wagon" to have them carry "di pickney dem".



The world as we knew has changed and Jamaica has to evolve with it. We cannot keep paying for climate disasters the same old way. Every stronger storm, every flooded community, every collapsed hillside leads to the same cycle: borrow more money, pay high interest, and spend years paying banks instead of properly rebuilding lives and communities. That approach is no longer fit for purpose. There is a smarter way and it is already working across the Caribbean and beyond. Let’s talk about it - This is not theory. It is global best practice. Jamaica this means using smarter financing to invest directly in resilience ✔️ Stabilising hillsides ✔️ Managing rivers and flood zones ✔️ Strengthening drainage and coastlines ✔️ Protecting vulnerable communities The question is not whether storms will come. The real question is whether we keep paying for every disaster the old way, or modernise our financial strategy so resilience, recovery and protection come first. Let’s think long term, sustainably and smartly and #buildbackbetta than before.

Deputy PM Horace Chang back in the hospital after he suffered a stroke. We pray for his recovery although it's looking dicey.






CCRIF to make record payout to the Government of Jamaica totalling US$70.8 Million (~J$11.4 Billion), following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This marks the largest single payout in CCRIF’s history and is a powerful demonstration of the organization’s parametric insurance model. This payout will be made within 14 days, consistent with CCRIF’s commitment to speed, transparency, and fiscal responsiveness. In announcing the payout, CCRIF CEO, Mr. Isaac Anthony, stated: “This payout to Jamaica is not just a financial transaction, it is a reaffirmation of CCRIF’s mission to stand with our members in their most difficult moments. On behalf of the CCRIF Board, Management, and Team, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Jamaica. We are proud to support the Government’s swift response and recovery efforts, and we remain committed to helping build a more resilient and secure future for all.” In addition to this tropical cyclone payout, the Government of Jamaica is expected to receive a second payout under its excess rainfall policy, pending final model calculations. #ccrifspc #jamaica #caribbean #payout #hurricanemelissa #disasterriskfinancing #disasterfinancing #parametric #insurance

The cat bond was first introduced in 2007 by the then PNP government, it was disconnected by Bruce Golding in 2009 saying it's a waste of money. It was reintroduced by Nigel Clarke in 2021. Some facts that must be told.



Not asking the minister about the storm, but instead, you wish to ask about payment to contractors. Members of Parliament have no business asking about payments to contractors.





